Description
A creamy Tuscan style dish that combines tender chicken with a delightful sauce, perfect for special occasions or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, sliced lengthwise into thin cutlets)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Start by seasoning the chicken with salt and pepper. Then dredge the chicken in flour and shake off any excess.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and melt the butter over medium heat.
- Brown the chicken in the skillet for about 4-5 minutes on each side until it looks golden.
- Transfer the chicken onto a plate, cover it, and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic for about a minute until it releases its fragrant aroma.
- Pour in the chicken stock and deglaze the pan, scraping up any tasty bits stuck to the bottom.
- Add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese to the skillet, letting the sauce simmer for a couple of minutes until it begins to thicken.
- Sprinkle in the chili flakes, oregano, and thyme, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss in the sun-dried tomatoes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, allowing it to bask in the rich sauce for a few more minutes.
- Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves and serve warm.
Notes
Serve over pasta or rice and pair with roasted vegetables or a simple salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, creamy chicken recipe, easy chicken dinner, Tuscan chicken